Daily Devotion "What is fruit? Galatians 5:22 defines it as love — love which is joy, love which is peace, love which is longsuffering, love which is gentle, good, faithful, meek, and temperate. If we truly love people, we will have authority … [Read more...] about Day 8/11 – Confrontation
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Day 8/10 – The Discipline of the Father
Daily Devotion “When you make Jesus the standard, the more you grow in Christ the more aware you are of your depravity.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 8/10 – The Discipline of the Father
Day 8/8 – Parable of the Vineyard
Daily Devotion "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." John 13:15 “God calls you to invest in the lives of others. If you are a follower of Christ you are in the people business giving your life helping … [Read more...] about Day 8/8 – Parable of the Vineyard
Day 7/30 – Manipulation
Daily Devotion "It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go … [Read more...] about Day 7/30 – Manipulation
Day 7/29 – The Path to Heaven
Daily Devotion “The results of ‘letting the Word of Christ dwell in you richly’ (Colossians 3) being exactly the same as being ‘filled with the Spirit’ (Ephesians 5), it follows that the Word and the Spirit are intimately linked together. If … [Read more...] about Day 7/29 – The Path to Heaven
Day 7/28 – Hiding from God
Daily Devotion “You determine your inheritance in heaven by freely giving of yourself for the welfare of others.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Hiding … [Read more...] about Day 7/28 – Hiding from God
Day 7/22 – Signs and Wisdom
Daily Devotion “God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are not afraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through." Francis … [Read more...] about Day 7/22 – Signs and Wisdom
Day 7/20 – A Time of Testing
Daily Devotion “Whenever you start talking to people about some quality of the Lord, by the time you’ve finished the conversation, you find that very quality in your own heart. It’s incredible how that works. Start telling someone how awesome … [Read more...] about Day 7/20 – A Time of Testing
Day 7/19 – The Fruit of Sin
Daily Devotion “A humble person is not one who thinks little of himself, hangs his head and says, "I'm nothing." Rather, he is one who depends wholly on the Lord for everything, in every circumstance." David Wilkerson---------/:///// Thoughts … [Read more...] about Day 7/19 – The Fruit of Sin
Day 7/18 – Holiness
Daily Devotion "Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do." Billy … [Read more...] about Day 7/18 – Holiness
Day 7/12 – Worship
Daily Devotion "Your only chance of finishing the race well rests in your eliminating all options. Until you are convinced in the depths of your soul that an option does not exist, you are a casualty of spiritual warfare waiting to happen. If … [Read more...] about Day 7/12 – Worship
Day 7/7 – A Time to Disobey
Daily Devotion "Heaven is not a reward, it is a gift." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) A Time to Disobey Day One Hundred Eighty-eight "And Elijah said … [Read more...] about Day 7/7 – A Time to Disobey
Day 7/4 – Responding in Obedience – Happy 4th of July
Daily Devotion "If you really want to experience God, go and make disciples." Francis Chan ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Responding in Obedience Day One Hundred Eighty-five "The … [Read more...] about Day 7/4 – Responding in Obedience – Happy 4th of July
Day 7/2 – Contrasting Ministries
Daily Devotion Biblical "Commandments are by their nature clear and concise; you find them in the imperative voice. There is no ambiguity in “do not steal,” and “husbands, love your wives.” You may disagree on what loving your wife looks like, … [Read more...] about Day 7/2 – Contrasting Ministries
Day 7/1 – The Importance of Action
Daily Devotion “…idolization of change and progress, have led the church to believe that preservation is unnecessary. Instead, the church, like our culture, is convinced that we can become more enlightened than our predecessors. But “Jesus … [Read more...] about Day 7/1 – The Importance of Action
Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Daily Devotion "Although we are created in His image, we are creatures. He is the Creator. Our interests are tied to His interests. God's grace is seen in His allowing us this link; we profit from submission to His authority. The desire for … [Read more...] about Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Daily Devotion "As a shepherd, David understood the meaning of broken bones. You see, when a lamb would stubbornly and rebelliously continue to wander away from the flock, the shepherd would break its legs and place the lamb on his shoulder … [Read more...] about Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity